The mission of CAREing Paws, Inc. is to enrich the lives of others by embracing the power of the human-animal bond. One of the ways this is accomplished is by improving the literacy skills of children with animals assisting as reading companions. CAREing Paws began operations in Georgia in 2012 with nationally registered therapy dog…
Ever wanted to know how long it would take a group of librarians to escape a room? Let’s find out Friday, December 15th as we head over to Big Escape Rooms and take a shot at their Pharaoh room! Afterwards, we will stay for some refreshments and mingling. Come enjoy a photo booth, food, and…
MidWinter Planning Meeting Middle Georgia State University Professional Science Center 100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206 Friday, January 19, 2018 8:30 am – 4:15 pm Directions, campus map, lodging and parking information of Middle Georgia State University: https://www.mga.edu/conference-center/directions.php A parking pass is required for this event and will be shared in your confirmation email. REGISTER…
Coastal Georgia Library Collaborative (CGLC) is holding their first annual Holiday Hoopla on Wednesday, December 13, from 6-8pm, at Armstrong State University’s Learning Commons. Come join us for wonderful food and festive drinks! Learn about upcoming professional development opportunities and get-togethers in the Southeast Georgia area. CGLC offers unrivaled local networking, and all events are…
The fall 2017 issue of the Georgia Library Quarterly is now available at http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/glq/ Read about GLA and Georgia library news, as well as news from the Georgia Libraries Conference (GLC); find out who the new officers are for GLA, ALD, NMRT, and RAIG; congratulate our award and grant winners; read our outgoing president’s last…
Did you miss the inaugural Georgia Libraries Conference, a particular session, or do you just want to refer back to a really interesting slide? Check out the Georgia Libraries Conference 2017 Slideshare page! A number of presenters have submitted their presentation materials to help create this resource. [If you presented this year and would like…
Past the Language Barrier: Improving Communication Skills with Patrons Learning English as a Second Language Wednesday, December 6, 2017 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central) Register: https://goo.gl/ZFaj5L Description: Whether you are an academic librarian, school librarian, or public librarian, it is likely that you encounter individuals who are in the…
The 2018 GLA officers are: Vice President-President Elect: Jennifer Lautzenheiser; Middle Georgia Regional Library Vice President-Membership: Oscar Gittemeier; Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Secretary: Mary Young; Uncle Remus Regional Library System ALA Councilor: Tamika Barnes; Georgia State University The newly elected officers will join returning officers Fred Smith – President Eli Arnold – Treasurer Ashley Dupuy…
By Marie Vielot. The Grantville Branch Library of the Coweta Public Library System is located in the heart of downtown Grantville, GA. It is a beautiful craftsman style building with a welcoming wraparound porch. Upon entering the building, you first notice the foyer which celebrates the history of the City of Grantville. Visitors are always taken…
By Yadira V. Payne Woodworth Consolidated Library (WCL) is an Army Library that serves a consolidated mission to FMWR (Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation) and TRADOC (Training and Doctrine) Commands. WCL opened its doors in 1966 in honor of Captain Clarke N. Woodworth, Jr. who lost his life in battle in Vietnam. In the 51…